- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, NC
Croatan High
Federal NCES profile for Croatan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370063002369
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Croatan High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Croatan High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Croatan High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063002369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Croatan High held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 370063002369 · Newport, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 17.9:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Croatan High held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Croatan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- This school
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- East Carteret
East Carteret High
521 students
What this shows Croatan High reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Croatan High compares
Croatan High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
335
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Croatan High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Croatan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Carteret High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Croatan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Croatan High
How many students attend Croatan High?
Croatan High has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, NC. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Croatan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Croatan High is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Croatan High?
24.5% of students at Croatan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Croatan High?
The largest demographic group at Croatan High is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Newport, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Croatan High?
Croatan High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Croatan High rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Croatan High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Croatan High, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), White Oak Elementary (784 students), and Broad Creek Middle (722 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.